Children's Home run by Transform UK Communities Ltd in Tower Hamlets

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 1 Registered provider: TransformUK Communities Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This is a privately owned home that can provide care for up to 4 girls who may experience emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in April 2025.

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Information about this children's home

There was one child living in the home during this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: Requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the 'Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards'. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, one child has moved out and another has moved in. Leaders and managers gathered the necessary information from the placing authority to assess whether the home could meet the child’s needs. The child experienced a planned transition, including a visit to the home before moving in.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff ensure that the child attends all health appointments. The child has regular hospital visits, and staff provide them with sensitive care.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is currently not in school; however, staff provide alternative learning opportunities, including educational worksheets. The child also volunteers weekly at a homeless shelter.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have appropriate discussions with the child to help them to understand how to keep safe, covering topics such as healthy relationships, exploitation and family time.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s risk assessment is up to date and supports staff to understand the child’s vulnerabilities and how to keep them safe. The child’s views are included, and the assessment is reviewed regularly.

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Findings from the inspection

Safeguarding concerns are managed well through multi-agency input and collaboration with the child. When the child returns home from being missing, they have an external return home interview. Regular professionals’ meetings ensure that leaders have the information that they need to provide good-quality care to the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know which external professionals to contact if the child makes an allegation.

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Findings from the inspection

There is now an effective monitoring and review system in place. This allows leaders to have consistent oversight of staff practice and the child’s quality of care. This improved oversight also means that the child’s records are organised and up to date.

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Findings from the inspection

All staff receive training that meets the needs of the children in the home. Staff can explain how the training improves their practice. A workforce plan now supports staff development and details their qualifications and experience.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff feel well supported and speak positively about their induction, team meetings and team days, which include learning support and child-focused discussions. However, supervision does not consistently consider the child’s needs, and records are inconsistent. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 3 Leaders and managers have improved the recruitment process, although staff members’ full employment histories are not always clearly documented.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have made good progress in addressing the requirements and recommendations from the home’s last inspection. One recommendation made at the last inspection regarding behavioural consequences was outside the scope of this visit and was not considered. This recommendation remains in the report. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/08/2025 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 5

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Recommendations

 Supervision and team meeting records should be securely kept. Supervision should be delivered in line with regulation 33(4)(b) and help staff to develop their practice. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61, paragraph 13.3)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any consequences are reviewed to ensure that children understand the concerns around their behaviour. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 46, paragraph 9.38)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that all safer recruitment procedures are followed, including verifying a full employment history and explanations for any gaps in employment, as set out in Regulation 32, Schedule 2. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61, paragraph 13.1) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: TransformUK Communities Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Shoreditch Tab Centre, 3 Godfrey Place, London E2 7NT

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Children's home details

Registered manager: Hollie Camilleri-Denis

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Inspector

Chelsea Agyeman, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2807396 7 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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